The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia by Esther Hautzig

The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia

Esther Hautzig

256 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional sad slow-paced

Description

This is the remarkable true story of a family during one of the bleakest periods in history, a story that radiates optimism and the resilience of the human spirit (Washington Post). In June 1941, the Rudomin family is arrested by the Russians. The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 80%
informative 80%
sad 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.93

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